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BBC News Surfer's leg unable to be reattached after shark attack

Kai McKenzie's leg was severed and later washed ashore, but he has vowed to return to the water as soon as possible.

BBC News Venezuela opposition urges vigilance as polls close

The opposition urges supporters to verify the count at polling stations amid fears of vote fraud.

BBC News Venezuela opposition urges vigilance as polls close

The opposition urges supporters to verify the count at polling stations amid fears of vote fraud.

BBC News The 'upside-down' sex life of a rare Indian frog revealed

In India, a species of frogs mate and lay their eggs while upside down, a new study has found.

BBC News Timing, luck or talent - what makes a billionaire?

Are billionaires good or bad for society - or simply very very rich? The BBC's Simon Jack investigates.

BBC News Complex life on Earth may be much older than thought

Scientists say they have new evidence that complex life on Earth began much earlier than thought

BBC News 'Not every Norwegian feels guilty but many do'

Norway's oil wealth has made it one of the world's richest countries, but some feel bad about it.

BBC News Venezuelans vote in election challenging Maduro's grip on power

The opposition is hopeful it can oust the incumbent, whose party has ruled the country for 25 years.

BBC News Watch: Moment Robert Downey Jr revealed at San Diego Comic Con

The actor will make his comeback as Dr Victor Von Doom, a prominent villain in the comic books that spawned the popular Marvel film series.

BBC News Venezuelans vote in election challenging Maduro's grip on power

The opposition is hopeful it can oust the incumbent, whose party has ruled the country for 25 years.

BBC News Thousands mourn children killed in Golan Heights strike

World leaders scramble to contain the fallout and de-escalate tensions between Israel and Hezbollah.

BBC News What is Hezbollah and will it go to war with Israel?

A deadly attack on the Israeli occupied Golan Heights has heightened fears of full-on fighting.

BBC News Venezuelans vote in election challenging Maduro's grip on power

The opposition is hopeful it can oust the incumbent, whose party has ruled the country for 25 years.

BBC News Rocket strike puts Israel-Hezbollah on brink of all-out war

Fears mount that the deadly attack on the occupied Golan Heights could trigger a major conflict.

BBC News Parisians’ Olympic spirit not dampened – but grumbles remain

The vibrant opening ceremony and a flurry of French medals seem to have put paid to pre-Games gloom.